Located in Prospect, Connecticut, Aria is a large and lovely venue. We are preferred vendors at Aria and you can find our images throughout their advertisements, brochures, fliers, and calendars. We know our way around the venue well and love
George and Jessica's Hartford wedding was one dreams are made of. From the perfect decor to stunning locations. Everything was as perfect as could be!
This gorgeous local wedding was nothing short of flawless.
Okay, so whats better than an amazing Bride and Groom? Two Amazing Brides! Double the beautiful details! And to top it off, the most infectious laughter. I mean really, I was shooting on a 200mm lens from far away, and I hear one laugh, and another laugh, and all I could do was laugh too! Their entire day was no different, smiles across the board!
I LOVE Durham, CT. I love all of my people from Durham. Durham was quite an amazing place where in the 1990's families just stayed there. Everyone knew everyone in one way or another. It makes shooting any wedding from anyone from Durham special. Nate and Alicia definitely did not disappoint! From start to finish, their day was unique, beautiful, and thoroughly planned. They planned an Autumn Rustic Country wedding on the River, and they nailed it on the head. I could say much more, but really, I think only pictures can accurately reflect how amazing this day was.
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Dave and Paige are an amazing couple! When I asked what one of their favorite stories was about themselves, they gave the perfect response. When Dave met Paige, he told his mom she was the one! They did not start dating until 7 years later. Its things like that, which only make a day like this so much more special!
They planned a perfect Bohemian Glamour themed wedding, down to every last detail. Including what I thought was super cool, but home made cook books with some of their families favorite recipes! I mean really? How awesome is that! (p.s. I am gonna need a pdf of that, I didn't get one and I need all the help in the kitchen I can get!)
Their first dance to Ed Sheerans Think Out Loud, was an absolutely perfect moment, with a gorgeous dress spinning about. And I had to include some bouquet toss shots, that I normally don't in these post, because Paige threw the bouquet like a boss, and Dave matched it!
And to get into the sentimental moment, that really hit me in the feel goods. Daves wedding ring is that of his late grandfather, and I happened to be outside, at just the moment when he showed his grandmother his ring. I mean come on, really? You trying to make people cry tears of beauty?
With all the planning and thought, they threw an absolutely spectacular day, and every vendor came through and provided a perfect evening.
Wedding Dress by: bhldn.com
Florist: Daleys Florist
Ceremony Venue/Justice of Peace: St Therese Church.
Reception Venue: The Farmington Club
Hair and Make Up: Hairworks Salon
Dj/Band: Jeff Ladd Dj plus
Cake: Modern Pastry
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bhldn.com
Groomsmen Attire: Jr. Ghamo
Special Thanks to Rob of RC Zajac Photography for second shooting with us again!
I always struggle picking the best photos to tell the story of someones day on the blog. And Jim and Jeanette is no exception. There really are just so many photos I love of their amazing day. From start to finish, everything went perfectly, and couldn't have been more beautiful! I normally would say more here, but I really can't. When something is so perfect, you just have to admit it, and stop trying to come up with words to describe it! I hope you enjoy!
A huge thanks to everyone who made it possible!
Wedding Dress by:
Dress - Blush by Hayley Paige
Veil by Sara Gabriel Veiling & Headpieces, both purchased from The White Magnolia Tampa, http://whitemagnoliabridal.com/
Florist: Hamden Florist, http://www.hamdenflorist.com/
Ceremony Venue/Justice of Peace: Trinity Episcopal Church, Rev. Lucy LaRocca, zionvicar@att.net
Reception Venue: Woodwinds, http://www.thewoodwinds.com/
Hair and Make Up: Hair Dimensions, http://www.hairdimensionsthesalon.com
Dj/Band: Miles Elliot, bookdjme@gmail.com, www.mileselliotmusic.com
Videographer: Will Gangi, http://www.stayinspiredmedia.com/
Cake: Pastry Fusions, pastryfusions@comcast.net, www.pastryfusions.com
Bridesmaid Dresses: David's Bridal
Groomsmen Attire: Men's Warehouse
Favors: Bloomin, https://www.bloomin.com/
To book your wedding email us at photosbyjbenson@gmail.com
The biggest surprise of Luke and Karas big day was "A surprise rainstorm during dinner. We were just about to start eating the main course when wind blew in the tent knocking glasses off tables and swinging the chandeliers." That rainstorm, led to one of my favorite images! I would like to thank the quick passing storm for giving us a beautiful double rainbow! It really added to an already extra special day.
Doug and Lauren was one of those weddings that was so perfect and emotion filled! From start to finish, we felt like we were a part of their family. So many hands took part in their amazing day! And with the attitude "if things go wrong, its still going to feel like the perfect day in the end, so just enjoy every second." We couldn't help but feel that energy throughout the day. Though I must say, nothing could have gone more perfect for these two.
As I am sure many of you have guessed, 2015 has been so busy, I have yet to even update my website. With the snow delaying EVERYTHING (except newborns) every session kept pushing and pushing until things cleared up. So